Why the OPIS Benchmark Remains the Industry's Gold Standard

Nearly 100 billion gallons of fuel are pegged to OPIS rack and spot prices annually

   OPIS is the most widely accepted fuel price benchmark for supply contracts and competitive positioning. Nearly 100 billion gallons of fuel are pegged annually to OPIS rack, retail and spot prices for U.S. gasoline, diesel, LP-gas, jet fuel, crude, propane, feedstocks, resid, kerosene, ethanol and biodiesel.

   OPIS is relied on as the benchmark because OPIS remains completely unbiased and independent. OPIS has no stake in fuel transactions, is not funded by oil industry initiatives, and strictly adheres to antitrust guidelines determined by independent legal counsel.

The OPIS Benchmark is Relied on By:

• Every major and independent oil company.
• Jobbers, dealers, c-stores and retail service stations.
• Nearly every major metropolitan transit authority, school, utility, and railroad system.
• Most commercial airlines, truckstops and fleets.
• U.S. federal, state, municipal and county government.
• The DESC for a vast majority of fuel used for U.S. military operations.

Commitment to Excellence in Customer Service

   OPIS is committed to providing the highest level of customer support to our subscribers -- free of charge. For example, during times of extreme price volatility as in the event of an international crisis, OPIS provides instant updates of news and prices via e-mail. In an effort to continually improve our products, we encourage customer feedback and welcome hearing client questions, concerns and suggestions.

   OPIS is a division of UCG, one of America's leading publishers of specialized business information. Other industries that UCG provides information services to include health, banking, government procurement, defense, telecommunications and computer technology.